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Disney Boss Bob Iger Warns against Trade War with China.

Disney Boss Bob Iger Warns Against China-US Trade War

Feb 08, 2017 08:05 AM EST

A trade war with China and the U.S. would prove to be detrimental, according to Disney's boss Bob Iger. The possibility of a trade war between both nations has been looming since U.S. President Donald Trump assumed office last year.

British Prime Minister Theresa May Will Visit China Later This Year

Girish Shetti |

Feb 08, 2017 05:27 AM EST

British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit China later this year as Great Britain tries to cement its trade relationship with the Asian giant before officially divorcing the European Union in the coming months.

Vatican Invites China to Organ Trafficking Summit

Vatican’s Invitation to China for Organ Trafficking Summit Sparks Controversy

Girish Shetti |

Feb 08, 2017 04:50 AM EST

Human right activists on Tuesday slammed the Vatican for inviting a Chinese health official to attend a summit on organ trafficking as questions linger about Beijing's alleged practice of using executed inmates as organ donors.

Chinese Warships Sails near Senkaku Islands.

Chinese Warships Sails Near Contested Islands in East China Sea; Japan Lodges Protest

Girish Shetti |

Feb 07, 2017 02:31 PM EST

In an apparent response to Japan and the U.S., China sailed three warships through Senkaku Islands in the disputed East China Sea on Monday. The highly proactive action comes barely two days after U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis vowed to protect the contested island during his maiden visit to Japan.

China Again Tops the FDI List for Nepal, as Alert India Keeps a Watch

Girish Shetti |

Feb 07, 2017 09:16 AM EST

China's economic influence in Nepal continues to grow at a healthy pace. China topped the list of countries bringing maximum FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) into the Himalayan kingdom for the second successive year, according to the latest data released by Nepal's Department of Industry.

Raging Zebra Leaves a Zookeeper Injured in Southern China

Girish Shetti |

Feb 02, 2017 07:14 AM EST

A male zookeeper was attacked by a Zebra on Wednesday in Southern China, leaving the zookeeper with several minor injuries.

India Blasts Rating Agencies over China.

India Hits out at Rating Agencies for Favourably Rating Chinese Economy

Girish Shetti |

Feb 02, 2017 07:13 AM EST

India is miffed with global rating agencies for its so-called unfair methods that are apparently keeping its ratings below despite its improving economic fundamentals.

China’s new Aggregator app ‘Toutiao’ Acquires Flipagram for Undisclosed Amount

Girish Shetti |

Feb 01, 2017 10:19 AM EST

The video creation app Flipagram, which was once considered a serious threat to Instagram, has been acquired by Chinese news aggregator app 'Toutiao.' The financial details of the deal are still not known.

Chinese Billionaire Xiao Jianhua Disappers.

Chinese Billionaire Xiao Jianhua Mysteriously Disappears From Hong Kong Hotel

Girish Shetti |

Feb 01, 2017 08:56 AM EST

Famous Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua has disappeared from the luxurious Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel under mysterious circumstance. Hong Kong police are reportedly unable to track the whereabouts of the billionaire.

China Tests Long Range Missile Capable of Carrying 10 Warheads: Report

Girish Shetti |

Feb 01, 2017 08:47 AM EST

Last month, China tested a long-range missile that is capable of carrying 10 warheads, according to local media outlets. These reports have come at a time when speculations are rife that China is developing air-to-air long range missile to take down the high-value targets.

China’s Manufacturing PMI Increases for 6th Straight Month in January

Girish Shetti |

Feb 01, 2017 08:33 AM EST

In yet another sign that the Chinese economy is heading towards recovery, manufacturing activities in China grew for the sixth-straight month in the January.

Japan Waging Propaganda War Against China.

British Think Tank Receiving Funds fFrom Japan to Wage Propaganda war Against China

Girish Shetti |

Jan 31, 2017 08:16 AM EST

An influential British think tank is receiving substantial fund from the Japanese government on a monthly basis to play up the "China threat" among high-profile British politicians, according to reports in local British media.

China's Second Aircraft Carrier ‘The Shandong’ Takes Shape: Report

Girish Shetti |

Jan 31, 2017 04:24 AM EST

China's second aircraft carrier 'The Shandong' is taking formidable shape after being in construction for almost three years, according to reports in local media.

Journey to the West 2 is the new King of Chinese Box Office

Girish Shetti |

Jan 31, 2017 02:17 AM EST

As was expected, "Journey to the West: Demon Chapter" made the most of the Chinese new year holidays, as it minted staggering money at the Chinese box office during the first weekend of its screening.

China Finalizes 8 Names for 2020 Mars Mission

Girish Shetti |

Jan 30, 2017 05:33 PM EST

China's maiden Mars mission is set to takeoff in 2020, but this ambitious project is still without an official name. This problem may be solved by April, when China's 2020 Mars mission is likely to get an official name.